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The Age
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
The Victorian schools where enrolments are booming
Almost 20 Victorian schools have more than doubled in size over the past five years as the state's surging population growth and online education sector fuel an enrolment boom. At McKinnon Secondary College in the city's south-east, where enrolments increased by 30 per cent between 2019 and 2024 to just over 2870, principal Michael Kan has had to hire 70 new employees in just two years to keep pace with the growth. 'That's a lot,' Kan said. 'I have more people starting in my school than many schools would have in their entire staff. So it's pretty crazy. 'It's a challenge, but it's also an opportunity because there are so many great young teachers coming through, and it's a great time to refresh.' Loading Kan said the school had met the challenge of managing rapid enrolment growth while maintaining its status as one of the top academic performers in the government sector. He credited his colleagues – there are now assistant deputy principals at McKinnon – a strong culture of excellence among the staff and a new $70 million campus for the school's ability to survive and thrive as families flock into its tightly controlled entry zone. 'In the past two years, we've seen increased achievement, being the top non-select-entry school in the state in terms of our VCE results,' he said. 'We had last year over 500 year 9s. They were the highest growth in the southern region. So scale is not upsetting our culture of success, and that's really pleasing to me.'
Sydney Morning Herald
25-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
The Victorian schools where enrolments are booming
Almost 20 Victorian schools have more than doubled in size over the past five years as the state's surging population growth and online education sector fuel an enrolment boom. At McKinnon Secondary College in the city's south-east, where enrolments increased by 30 per cent between 2019 and 2024 to just over 2870, principal Michael Kan has had to hire 70 new employees in just two years to keep pace with the growth. 'That's a lot,' Kan said. 'I have more people starting in my school than many schools would have in their entire staff. So it's pretty crazy. 'It's a challenge, but it's also an opportunity because there are so many great young teachers coming through, and it's a great time to refresh.' Loading Kan said the school had met the challenge of managing rapid enrolment growth while maintaining its status as one of the top academic performers in the government sector. He credited his colleagues – there are now assistant deputy principals at McKinnon – a strong culture of excellence among the staff and a new $70 million campus for the school's ability to survive and thrive as families flock into its tightly controlled entry zone. 'In the past two years, we've seen increased achievement, being the top non-select-entry school in the state in terms of our VCE results,' he said. 'We had last year over 500 year 9s. They were the highest growth in the southern region. So scale is not upsetting our culture of success, and that's really pleasing to me.'
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Stainless steel players to take up import issue at global summit in Mumbai next month
Thousands of stainless steel players from across the globe will come together to discuss various opportunities and challenges including issues related to imports at the Global Stainless-Steel Expo 2025 (GSSE 2025) beginning June 4. India's stainless steel imports rose by about 3 per cent year-on-year to 1.73 million tonnes in FY25, with China, Indonesia, Vietnam and South Korea being the major contributors to the shipments, according to research firm BigMint. Imports of steel products at cheaper rates adversely affect domestic manufacturers. Over 10,000 industry professionals directly affiliated with the stainless steel industry will discuss and share their suggestions over the imports, which is one of the key challenges facing the sector, organiser Virgo Communications and Exhibitions (VCE) said in a statement. Besides, topics like demand creation, emissions target, exports, research and development (R&D) of new technologies, promoting innovation, forging collaborations, and driving growth crucial for the sector will also be taken up at the event which begins on June 4 in Mumbai, VCE said. The summit will also provide a platform for collaborations or partnerships in the sector, which has registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8-9 per cent in India, surpassing the global average CAGR of 5.8 per cent, the statement said. Stainless steel has evolved beyond its industrial roots, becoming a cornerstone of India's growth across diverse sectors. From powering infrastructure to supporting defence and sustainable development, stainless steel is a symbol of resilience and innovation, said VCE Director Anitha Raghunath. Industry leaders from India and abroad, as well as government representatives, are attending the event, she said. Some of the focus areas will be application of stainless steel in growing industries like renewable energy (solar, wind, and hydro), electric vehicles (EVs), public transport, automobiles, heavy transport, healthcare, railway and metro projects, redevelopment of railway stations, and defence and aerospace.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Global Stainless-Steel Expo 2025: Stainless steel players to take up import issue at global summit in Mumbai next month, ET Manufacturing
Advt Thousands of stainless steel players from across the globe will come together to discuss various opportunities and challenges including issues related to imports at the Global Stainless-Steel Expo 2025 (GSSE 2025) beginning June 4. India's stainless steel imports rose by about 3 per cent year-on-year to 1.73 million tonnes in FY25, with China, Indonesia, Vietnam and South Korea being the major contributors to the shipments, according to research firm of steel products at cheaper rates adversely affect domestic 10,000 industry professionals directly affiliated with the stainless steel industry will discuss and share their suggestions over the imports, which is one of the key challenges facing the sector, organiser Virgo Communications and Exhibitions (VCE) said in a topics like demand creation, emissions target, exports, research and development (R&D) of new technologies, promoting innovation, forging collaborations, and driving growth crucial for the sector will also be taken up at the event which begins on June 4 in Mumbai, VCE summit will also provide a platform for collaborations or partnerships in the sector, which has registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8-9 per cent in India, surpassing the global average CAGR of 5.8 per cent, the statement steel has evolved beyond its industrial roots, becoming a cornerstone of India's growth across diverse sectors. From powering infrastructure to supporting defence and sustainable development, stainless steel is a symbol of resilience and innovation, said VCE Director Anitha leaders from India and abroad, as well as government representatives, are attending the event, she of the focus areas will be application of stainless steel in growing industries like renewable energy (solar, wind, and hydro), electric vehicles (EVs), public transport, automobiles, heavy transport, healthcare, railway and metro projects, redevelopment of railway stations, and defence and aerospace.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Stainless steel industry to discuss import concerns at global expo in Mumbai from June 4
The stainless steel industry is set to spotlight key challenges, including rising imports, at the Global Stainless-Steel Expo 2025 (GSSE 2025), scheduled to begin on June 4 in Mumbai. Thousands of professionals from across the globe are expected to participate in the three-day summit, which aims to foster dialogue on both opportunities and concerns within the sector. According to research firm BigMint, India's stainless steel imports rose by nearly 3% year-on-year to 1.73 million tonnes in FY25, with the bulk of shipments coming from China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and South Korea. Industry players argue that low-cost steel imports are negatively impacting domestic manufacturers, PTI reported. More than 10,000 professionals linked directly to the stainless steel industry are expected to take part in discussions, sharing insights and suggestions to address this critical issue, said event organiser Virgo Communications and Exhibitions (VCE) in a statement. In addition to import-related concerns, the summit will address broader themes such as demand creation, emissions reduction targets, boosting exports, innovation, research and development of new technologies, and strategies to drive growth in the sector, VCE added. The expo will also serve as a hub for partnerships and collaborations in a sector that has seen a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8–9% in India—significantly outpacing the global average CAGR of 5.8%. 'Stainless steel has evolved beyond its industrial roots, becoming a cornerstone of India's growth across diverse sectors. From powering infrastructure to supporting defence and sustainable development, stainless steel is a symbol of resilience and innovation,' said VCE Director Anitha Raghunath. Industry leaders from both India and abroad, along with representatives from the government, are expected to attend the summit. The event will also explore the use of stainless steel in high-growth sectors such as renewable energy (solar, wind, and hydro), electric vehicles, public transport, automobiles, heavy transport, healthcare, railways and metro projects, railway station redevelopment, as well as defence and aerospace. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
